PCIUSB3S2 Instruction Manual

PCI USB 3.0 Adapter Card 2-Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card

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Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents.................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements............................................................................................... 1

Installation................................................................................................. 2 Hardware Installation................................................................................................. 2 Driver Installation....................................................................................................... 2

Specifications............................................................................................ 4 Technical Support..................................................................................... 5 Warranty Information................................................................................ 5

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Introduction The PCIUSB3S2 2-Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card allows for legacy PCI slots to support the USB 3.0 standard, which is capable of data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps). This allows for full use of the PCI bus at 1.3 Gbps, allowing older systems double the performance with USB 3.0 versus using USB 2.0 cards and peripherals. Also being backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, this versatile adapter card will work with future USB 3.0 devices while still being able to support older devices. Designed for older PCI-based systems or computers with only PCI expansion slots left available, this adapter card allows those systems to stay relevant and up-to-date with the latest USB technology.

Packaging Contents • 1 x PCI USB 3.0 card • 1 x Low Profile Installation Bracket • 1 x Driver CD • 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements • PCI enabled computer system with available PCI slot (3.3V or 5V, 33MHz) • Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)

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Installation WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation 1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your computer system for details. 3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the computer case. 4. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the rear of the case. NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low profile system, replacing the pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may be necessary. 5. Connect an 4-pin LP4 power connector from the system power supply to the LP4 connector on the rear edge of the card. This ensures all ports have full power. 6. Place the cover back onto the computer case. 7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen, cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/ DVD drive.

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2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and provide the option to browse the disk. If not, open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into and navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe file. 3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. 4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/ software. Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2 1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen, cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive. 2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and provide the option to browse the disk. If not, open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into and navigate to the USB 3.0 Host / NEC folder and open the setup.exe file. 3. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. 4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers/ software.

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Specifications PCI specification 3.0 (33MHz, 3.3V/5V)

Bus Interface

USB 3.0 specification 1.0 Form Factor

Full/Low Profile

Chipset ID

NEC uPD720200

External Connectors

2 x USB 3.0 type A female

Internal Connectors

1 x 4-pin LP4 Power male USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

PCI: 1.33 Gbps

Operating Temperature

5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature

-25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity

15% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions

120.0mm x 57.0mm x 20.0mm

Weight

60g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit)

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